Retired: Real-Time News from Montgomery: News - Birminghamtag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/80012532013-01-26T01:55:30ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceSelma police officers now equipped with stun gunstag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.122102372014-02-15T17:15:11Z2014-02-15T17:16:13ZOfficers have been trained on how to use the stun guns and policies for their use. One such policy requires that a video recorder be rolling any time an officer uses one.The Associated Presshttp://connect.al.com/user/bamaap/index.html
Officers have been trained on how to use the stun guns and policies for their use. One such policy requires that a video recorder be rolling any time an officer uses one.
'Alabama Voices' exhibit to share the stories of Alabama residents throughout history this weekend (photos)tag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.122020302014-02-14T15:01:44Z2014-02-14T15:01:34Z"Alabama Voices" will include 22 audiovisual programs about various historic subjects, including the Civil War, industrialization, the rise of the cotton economy and more. These experiences will be communicated through the 'voices' of Alabama residents throughout history using diaries, letters, speeches, songs and other sources. Amber Sutton | asutton@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/AmberAcker/index.html
"Alabama Voices" will include 22 audiovisual programs about various historic subjects, including the Civil War, industrialization, the rise of the cotton economy and more. These experiences will be communicated through the 'voices' of Alabama residents throughout history using diaries, letters, speeches, songs and other sources.
Man faces murder charge in Autauga County stabbing after argument during football gametag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120754842014-01-27T23:13:19Z2014-01-27T23:13:33ZRichard J. Tyus, 20, was indicted by a grand jury in Autauga County on a murder charge Jan. 17 and arrested Jan. 23 in Prattville.Jon Reed | jreed@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jondavidreed/index.html
Richard J. Tyus, 20, was indicted by a grand jury in Autauga County on a murder charge Jan. 17 and arrested Jan. 23 in Prattville.
Montgomery Police investigating early morning shooting that left one woman dead (report)tag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120664012014-01-26T17:44:00Z2014-01-26T17:45:53ZOfficials responded to a report of shots being fired in the area of Davenport and the Boulevard at around 5 a.m. this morning.Ana Rodriguez | arodriguez@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/arrodriguez/index.html
Officials responded to a report of shots being fired in the area of Davenport and the Boulevard at around 5 a.m. this morning.
Nearly a year after the Midland City hostage situation, Ethan's older brother speaks outtag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120561902014-01-24T22:38:00Z2014-01-24T22:48:56ZThe older brother of Ethan, the boy held in an underground bunker in Midland City, said not only the local community but the entire nation came together during the six-day ordeal nearly a year ago.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
The older brother of Ethan, the boy held in an underground bunker in Midland City, said not only the local community but the entire nation came together during the six-day ordeal nearly a year ago.
Auburn University student intentionally jumped off parking deck, coroner says (updated)tag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120544962014-01-24T19:21:22Z2014-01-24T20:17:09ZAn Auburn University student intentionally jumped from a six-story parking deck near the university Thursday afternoon, the Lee County coroner stated.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
An Auburn University student intentionally jumped from a six-story parking deck near the university Thursday afternoon, the Lee County coroner stated.
Man who jumped from parking deck near Auburn University dies from injuriestag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120530922014-01-24T16:16:00Z2014-01-24T16:47:03ZAuburn police released today that the victim, identified as Barrett McCoy Townsend, 22, of Auburn, was immediately transported by ambulance to East Alabama Medical Center after jumping from the North Park Public Parking Deck at 712 W. Magnolia Ave. at 5:09 p.m. Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
Auburn police released today that the victim, identified as Barrett McCoy Townsend, 22, of Auburn, was immediately transported by ambulance to East Alabama Medical Center after jumping from the North Park Public Parking Deck at 712 W. Magnolia Ave. at 5:09 p.m.
Chemical spill at Auburn University lab contained; 1 taken to hospital as precautiontag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120514162014-01-24T03:59:56Z2014-01-24T04:00:09ZThe spill happened after containers fell in a lab in Funchess Hall Thursday evening.Jon Reed | jreed@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/jondavidreed/index.html
The spill happened after containers fell in a lab in Funchess Hall Thursday evening.
Authorities arrest man wanted in connection with Montgomery bank robberytag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120425762014-01-22T21:52:08Z2014-01-22T21:56:22ZChristopher Tabb, 43 of Montgomery, was taken into custody by Montgomery police detectives and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force today.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
Christopher Tabb, 43 of Montgomery, was taken into custody by Montgomery police detectives and the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force today.
Alabama man, leader of criminal conspiracy found guilty of fraud, identity theft chargestag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120424582014-01-22T21:50:00Z2014-01-22T21:50:12ZEdmund Lee McCall, 39, was the leader of a criminal conspiracy that ran from approximately 2004 to 2009 in Montgomery and elsewhere in the United States, the U.S. Department of Justice released.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
Edmund Lee McCall, 39, was the leader of a criminal conspiracy that ran from approximately 2004 to 2009 in Montgomery and elsewhere in the United States, the U.S. Department of Justice released.
Alabama city makes Forbes 2014 list of best places to retiretag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120392172014-01-22T17:32:00Z2014-01-22T17:34:55ZThe home of Auburn University made the list for being a college town and having a good economy, warm climate and low crime rate.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
The home of Auburn University made the list for being a college town and having a good economy, warm climate and low crime rate.
Alabama man on parole for shooting cop arrested again for stealing cases of chickentag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120382002014-01-22T15:00:08Z2014-01-22T15:06:39ZA Dothan man on parole after serving 10 years of a life sentence for armed robbery and the shooting a police officer is now back in jail for stealing cases of chicken.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
A Dothan man on parole after serving 10 years of a life sentence for armed robbery and the shooting a police officer is now back in jail for stealing cases of chicken.
Former Alabama Department of Corrections employee indicted on charges of stealing, selling identities of inmatestag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120328872014-01-21T18:52:00Z2014-01-21T18:53:14ZA former medical records clerk is charged with conspiracy to file false claims, mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. She was arrested Dec. 20.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
A former medical records clerk is charged with conspiracy to file false claims, mail fraud and aggravated identity theft. She was arrested Dec. 20.
Shelby County's Madeline Powell named Alabama's 2014 Distinguished Young Woman on Saturday (photos)tag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120196132014-01-19T13:00:00Z2014-01-19T17:56:14ZOverall, 48 young women competed in the Distinguished Young Women competition, which scores contestants based on their interview skills, scholastic, talent, fitness and self-expression.Amber Sutton | asutton@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/AmberAcker/index.html
Overall, 48 young women competed in the Distinguished Young Women competition, which scores contestants based on their interview skills, scholastic, talent, fitness and self-expression.
Alabama looks for next generation of farmers tag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120155292014-01-18T18:06:47Z2014-01-18T18:10:23ZOver the past half century, the number of Alabama farms has dwindled from about 250,000 to around 60,000.The Associated Presshttp://connect.al.com/user/bamaap/index.html
Over the past half century, the number of Alabama farms has dwindled from about 250,000 to around 60,000.
15-year-old Valley High student reports being kicked, stomped on by group of 8 near schooltag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120085202014-01-17T17:08:16Z2014-01-17T17:12:38ZThe group knocked the teenager to the ground and then kicked and stomped on him while he was on the ground, according to the report.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
The group knocked the teenager to the ground and then kicked and stomped on him while he was on the ground, according to the report.
Police: Orrville man who shot customer waving gun, threatening to kill customers at Dollar General acted in self-defensetag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120079272014-01-17T15:44:00Z2014-01-17T15:45:24ZThe Dallas County Sheriff’s Department hasn’t charged Marlo Ellis, of Orrville who reportedly used his own gun to kill a man waving his pistol and threatening to kill customers in the store.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department hasn’t charged Marlo Ellis, of Orrville who reportedly used his own gun to kill a man waving his pistol and threatening to kill customers in the store.
8-month-old baby hit in head with lamp, mother beaten in Columbus, Ga. hoteltag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120078362014-01-17T15:21:09Z2014-01-17T15:24:43ZThe mother, 22, told police she knew the suspect who held her down and punched her repeatedly at the Victory Drive Colony Inn early Thursday morning.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
The mother, 22, told police she knew the suspect who held her down and punched her repeatedly at the Victory Drive Colony Inn early Thursday morning.
Montgomery police make arrest in shooting of 7-year-old boy Thursday afternoontag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120077622014-01-17T15:03:42Z2014-01-17T15:07:23ZMarquaries Williams, 23, is charged with one count of second-degree assault in connection with the incident, according to Montgomery police. He is being held in the Montgomery County Detention Facility on $7,500 bond.Erin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
Marquaries Williams, 23, is charged with one count of second-degree assault in connection with the incident, according to Montgomery police. He is being held in the Montgomery County Detention Facility on $7,500 bond.
Selma woman arrested during protest as city votes to deed land to United Daughters of the Confederacytag:blog.al.com,2014:/montgomery/8001253.120033982014-01-16T20:56:00Z2014-01-16T20:58:54ZSherrette Spicer, of Selma, was arrested as part of a group that became disruptive at Tuesday night’s meetingErin Edgemon | eedgemon@al.comhttp://connect.al.com/user/eedgemon/index.html
Sherrette Spicer, of Selma, was arrested as part of a group that became disruptive at Tuesday night’s meeting